It's Your Baby by Belén Domínguez (book recommendations for teens .TXT) 📕

I nodded at the same time my phone buzzed. “Excuse me” I said to my mom. She motioned for me to grab my phone. I did and Finn's name popped up. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion as I read the following text: 

Finn:

My mom's on her way to your house, she wants to meet you. 

I looked up to my mom who just finished her ice cream. “We have to go back home” I simply said.

• • •

“So, who is this woman?”  my mom asked as we started driving to our house.

“Finn's mom” I simply replied. “Finn said she wants to meet me. . .” when my mom parked, I saw that there was this lady at our front door, waiting. I quickly unbuckled the seatbelt and got out of the car.

“Excuse me, ma'am” I called her attention. She turned around and the first thing she noticed was my stomach.

"Are you Finn's mom?" I asked.

She nodded. “You must be Gwen, right? I'm Elizabeth. . .” she said and extended her hand for me to shake it. I did and offered her a polite smile. If you would've told me that I would be meeting Nash's mom, I would've laughed in your face. This is all so weird and awkward. I'm standing in front of his mom, I just want the ground to eat me.

“Hi” said my mom while standing beside me. She put her arm around my shoulder and stared at Elizabeth. “I'm Gwen's mom, Kate, and you are?”

“I-I'm Elizabeth. Apparently, the father's mom. . .” she said and shifted uncomfortably. “I just came to meet her” she said now looking at me. “I'm so sorry, I know you must be going through such a tough time. . .”

I nodded.

“Your son didn't come with you, did he?” my mom asked.

Elizabeth quickly shook her head. “N-no. . .He didn't want to, I offered him, but he figured you would be mad at him. Which I totally understand. . .” she said and put a strand of hair behind her ear. “Look, I bet he didn't mean any harm. . .”

"Perhaps he didn't, but it’s done. And I don't want him any near my daughter. He seems like a good kid, but I think is for the best. Wouldn't you do the same thing?”

She nodded slowly. “I would. . .And I understand why you came with that decision. It was–it was very nice meeting you. You are such a brave and lovely girl. I do wish you the best. And I know you're furious at my son, but. . .If you do need anything, you can come to me. Anything. . .I know she has you—” she said looking at my mom. "But I would like to help, that's the least I can do”

“Thank you. We'll keep that in mind. Thanks for dropping by” my mom said coldly, which made me look at her. My mom has that typical look that you can't decipher what she's feeling. She can be sad, angry, or something going on in her life, and no one would have a clue. . .But I'm her daughter, and I know her so well.

Elizabeth nodded one last time before turning on her heels and left. I turned to my mom, who was nearly throwing daggers at her with one simple look. “Mom” I called her attention. She crossed her arms across her chest.

“What?” she asked.

“She seems like a nice woman, why were you being so cold?”

“I have the right to be that way. . .”

“But she isn't the one that got me pregnant” I reminded her.

“No but. . .She–she raised the one that did this to you and—”

“You know what? I don't want to talk about this anymore. I’m tired. . .I will just have to lie down. Thanks for the ice cream” I said. She nodded and then kissed the top of my head. I walked inside and then straight to my bed. Today has been so stressful and the day is not even over yet.

I lied down on my bed and hugged my pillow, trying to sleep and think about something else. . .

“Push, Gwen. . .You can do it!” Finn said and squeezed my hand tightly. I tilt my head sideways just to see my mom.

“C'mon, honey, you can do it!"” she said. I tried to breath but it was so hard.

“You're almost there, push some more!” said the doctor. There was something wrong, I could feel it. I started feeling weak and I forgot how to breath for just one second. But I had to keep pushing, and that's what I did. Finn caressed my hand and parted his mouth in two as he widened his eyes. My mom gasped and covered her mouth with both of her hands. The doctor had an apologetic look on her face.

“I'm so sorry. . .It was born dead” she said while she took the baby out. I shook my head repeatedly. It stained with blood all over the sheet, sweat across my forehead.

“No. . .It can't be possible. No!” I screamed while I cried uncontrollably. Finn kissed the top of my head.

“I'm sorry, baby” he said into my hair.

“No!” I screamed as I stood up abruptly. I started breathing heavily and had sweat across my forehead. I scanned my surroundings and sighed in relief as I realized I was in my room. I looked at my window, it was night already.

“What!? What happened!? Gwen, are you okay!?” Alec asked frantically.

“I'm sorry, I just. . .I just had a nightmare” I said as I rubbed my eyes.

“Do you want to talk about it?” he asked.

I shook my head. “Not really. . .”

“Will you be okay?”

“Maybe” I said. He nodded and was about to leave when I stopped him.

“Alec, wait!” I said which made him stop. “Would you, umm. . .Would you stay here with me, for just a minute?”

"I'll stay with you for as long as you want" he said and lied in bed next to me. He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed the top of my head.

“Thank you” I mumbled.

“You're my little sister. . .I would do anything for you” he whispered.

• • •

I opened one eye lazily and saw there was sunlight outside. I felt Alec's arm still there. . .I'm so happy and lucky to have him as my older brother. I love him.

“Alec” I whispered his name, but he didn't move. I slowly moved his hands and got out of bed. Alec was with his eyes closed, he grabbed my pillow and hugged it tightly. I smiled at how innocent he looks when he's sleeping. I leaned in to him and kissed the top of his head. I shook him slightly, but he just groaned. I chuckled but wouldn't give up. He've been always a battle when it came to waking up.

“Alec, you have to wake up. . .” I said. He opened one eye lazily and then looked at me. He sat up straight and then brushed his messy hair with his long fingertips.

“Good morning, sis” he said. “Why are you being so annoying this early?”

“Ha-ha, funny. . .We can't sleep all day” I said and crossed my arms across my chest. He chuckled and shook his head.

“But I like sleeping while hugging you, is like being with a teddy bear” he had a pout on his face. And he might be the oldest one, but he looks so adorable when he does that. I shook my head and rolled my eyes playfully.

“How're you feeling?” he asked.

“Fine, I guess. . .I don't feel nauseous, so that's good” I said and undid my now messy ponytail. I ran my fingers through my tangled hair. I grabbed my clothes and then walked inside the bathroom to wash my face so I can wake up a little bit more. I battled with my hair like I always do, and tried to make it look decent. I ended up putting it in a messy bun. I put on sweatshirt and jean shorts, with black converse. I went to my room again and saw Alec still on my bed, with his arms behind his head, staring at the ceiling.

“Don't you plan in getting out of my bed?” I asked while placing my hands on my hips.

He shook his head. “Nah, I'm good. This is comfortable” he shrugged. I rolled my eyes just when my phone started ringing. I sighed and then grabbed it from my nightstand. I checked the caller ID: Dani.

“Hey” I said while sitting on the edge of the bed.

“Hey, stranger. You haven't called me” she said, and I could just imagine her pouting.

“It’s been such a hard day yesterday, you have no idea” I said and started explaining everything to her. I glanced at Alec, he went back to sleep, I shook my head while chuckled slightly.

• • •

“Are you serious?” she asked. I nodded even though she couldn't see me. I paced back and forth, biting my lower lip.

“Yup” I said popping the p. I briefly touched the bump in my stomach with my hand. It felt weird, so weird. . .

“So, your mom knows you're pregnant, and that Finn is the father. . .God, this is way better than soap operas” she said giggling.

“You're seriously laughing at my misery?” I asked.

“No, no, I'm sorry. . .You're right” she let go a sigh. “So, would it be weird if I come over? I don't want to be here anymore. My mom bought this new gym set and let me tell you something. . .She has no legs to wear shorts” she said which made me laugh.

“Yes, you can come over. . .” I said and saw how Alec jumped out of bed, which made me jump back slightly. I said ‘goodbye’ and hung up. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.

“Dani's coming?” he asked.

I nodded. He quickly rushed to the door but I stopped him. “What's up with you?”

“I can't look like crap in front of her. . .I need to look hot. Well. . .Hotter than I am right now” he said motioning to himself. I shook my head and smiled. He rushed to his room, almost tripping a couple of times. It is so cute when he isn't with another girl and he just wants to impress Dani. They will end up together, I just know it.

Just when I was going out of my room, my phone buzzed. I checked the screen and instantly a text popped up.

Finn:

Are you okay? Please, let's talk. . .I need to know how are you?

I decided not to answer him, I can't. . .Just yesterday my mom found out about something like this, I can't be talking to him when she told me not to. I walked downstairs and saw my mom on the couch with a Cosmo Magazine, flipping through the pages every now and then. I slowly walked towards her and sat down on the couch across from hers.

“Hey” I said. She looked up at me and smiled. She took off her reading glasses and placed them on top of the coffee table.

“Hi sweetie. . .” she said. We stayed there a few minutes in silence, I just